Who is Jessika Ponchet, the qualifier facing Caroline Wozniacki at the 2024 US Open?

ever heard of Jessica ponche if not you're about to this Underdog is Making Waves at the 2024 US Open Jessica ponche the last French player in the singles draw has advanced to the third round without dropping a set she spent the least time on court of any remaining player a feat that's Turning Heads but her journey wasn't easy ponche had to win three qualifying matches just to enter the main draw then she got a walkover Victory against number four seed Elena bakina who withdrew from the tournament talk about perseverance before this ponce's best Grand Slam result was never beyond the first round despite playing in the main draw six times before she couldn't break through until now her first round win here was her first tour level victory of 2024 ranked 143rd in the world ponche primarily competes on the ITF World Tennis Tour and in some WTA 125 events she's got a string of accomplishments including 10 ITF singles titles and 14 doubles titles plus she clinched a WTA 125 title in Ruan 2023 selected to represent France at the inaugural United Cup in 2022 ponche showcased her skills on a global stage now with her impressive run at the US Open she's poised to break into the top 100 of the WTA rankings this would open doors to more prominent tournaments and tougher competitors her upcoming match against Caroline wasaki is a true test of her medal can she continue her Cinderella story and take down a former World num one only time will tell but one thing's for sure Jessica ponche is a name you won't forget anytime soon stay tuned tennis fans this US Open is just getting started

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